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LC55 HJG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,290 mi
Last recorded172,290 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 HJG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 172,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside sill damaged

Fail 19 May 2020 172,290 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside sill damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2019 169,910 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 169,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 169,789 miles

Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 169,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

spare soft

Fail 19 Jan 2017 169,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

spare soft

Pass 26 Jan 2016 154,530 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 154,522 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush tyre rubbing on inner wing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 143,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front end of both outer sills thin

Pass 8 Nov 2013 125,518 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 83,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 83,373 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 44,423 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 43,989 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 32,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s rear tyre bald on inner edge very badly pereshed

Fail 28 Oct 2010 32,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s rear tyre bald on inner edge very badly pereshed

Pass 30 Dec 2009 23,929 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 12,302 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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LC55 HJG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC55 HJG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LC55 HJG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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